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Both cases insisted that the courts should have assumed good faith on the part of the state legislature.
From Slate • Jul. 8, 2026
The wave may be universally considered a symbol of collective euphoria - but it can also represent a loss of interest on the part of spectators.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
"I think that the hesitation on the part of the Chinese manufacturers is very great," Frank Schwope, an auto industry consultant and lecturer at the FHM Berlin university, told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Writing about Monroe’s reading habits demands a lot of speculation on the part of Crowther, who’s written engaging books on Dorothy Parker, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Gloria regained her breath, submitted to a series of passionate hugs on the part of both her parents and turned eagerly toward Robbie.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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